Although Mr McGrath was spared the worst, many of his neighbours weren't as fortunate.

"There are a few hundred sheep that have died on neighbouring properties, they have just called in the district vet to, I suppose, put down the rest."

"Excavators have been called in, as it has just burnt through the hollows of the trees. At this point the fire is under control but that can change at any time. There's a lot of work that is needed to be done."

Despite the slight spattering of rain, more than 20 RFS units will stay at the site of the fire overnight to keep it contained.

"We were so lucky we didn't lose any stock or fencing," Mr McGrath said.

"I have to say when they started dropping the water from those planes it was amazing, I have never seen anything like it."